University of York

BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn to build mathematical models for deciphering patterns, predicting future developments and recommending financial strategies., Understand and study the future of markets

Key highlights

  • Build mathematical models to decipher patterns and predict future developments
  • Learn to recommend financial strategies using mathematical analysis
  • Study how markets work and how they may develop
  • Taught jointly by economics and mathematics departments
  • Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — to include including Mathematics
  • International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, including 85% in Mathematics; Equivalent qualifications from your country
  • International Baccalaureate: 36 — to include including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations
  • T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken
  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - A in Mathematics plus Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone
  • Foundation year — International foundation programme: Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative

Scholarships

  • Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • Choral Scholarship

    £1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000

    Up to £1,000
  • Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

  • English and Related Literature International Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000.

    Up to £1,000
  • Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

    Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).

  • Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship

    One payment of £1000

    Up to £1,000
  • York Minster Choral Scholarships

    Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Quantitative analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £27,500

Admission

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